Best NBA Bets Today: Free Betting Picks, Predictions & Player Props 3/16

For the next few days, the NBA schedule is going to alternate between light and heavy. So after just four games last night and half of them turning into blowouts, tonight’s docket is loaded with wall-to-wall action. Boston at Golden State and Dallas at Brooklyn headline the league’s 12 game-slate that includes seven important NBA games tonight.

This daily NBA article will examine the best betting picks, and NBA player prop bets today. With OddsShopper, bettors can maximize their profits and see the best bets with the highest expected return on investment . OddsShopper can find which sportsbooks offer the best prices for these prop bets. The following are the best bets for March 16.

Best NBA Bets Today: Player Props & Expert Betting Picks

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Hornets Moneyline (-110) Over Hawks

This game could ultimately decide which of the squads finish ninth or 10th in the Eastern Conference, as the Wizards have virtually knocked themselves out of playoff contention with their slide. Atlanta (34-34) holds a half-game edge over Charlotte (34-35) for the ninth seed heading into tonight. Neither team is expected to catch the Nets (36-34) for eighth place, and the Wizards have lost four straight and seven of 10 to fall four games off the pace.

Atlanta has won three straight games, but they are the road team this contest. The Hawks have lost seven of eight away from home and are 13-21 as the visiting team on the season. The Hawks have struggled a bit scoring on the road, and they do not defend at all. Meanwhile, Charlotte has been a well-oiled machine offensively since the All-Star break. The Hornets have won two straight and four of five. Moreover, they lead the season series 2-1 and the Hawks are playing their third game in four days. OddsShopper gives Charlotte a 53% chance of winning and an expected ROI of 1%.

Timberwolves Spread (-9.5) Over Lakers

Minnesota has been rolling as they have gone 9-2 since the All-Star break and have a winning margin over 11 points. The Timberwolves has averaged 125 points on 49.5% shooting along with 16.5 3’s during this span. Karl-Anthony Towns has been extremely efficient lately, averaging 26.8 points over his last 11 games, which includes putting up 60 points against the Spurs the last time out. D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley have also been sizzling offensively. Meanwhile, the Lakers have become more of a train wreck as the season progresses. Los Angeles is 2-8 over its last 10 games, and they have lost 10 in a row on the road. Plus, the Timberwolves have dominated the Lakers in the two matchups this year.

Warriors vs. Celtics Under 220.0 Points

This matchup features two of the league’s top defenses, and as a result, the game should be a grinder. Boston overtook Golden State as the top-ranked defensive team several weeks ago, as the Celtics have been fantastic on that end of the court since the calendar turned to 2022. The Celtics have posted a 103 defensive ranking over their last 33 games, holding opponents to an effective field goal percentage of 48.4%. Each of Boston’s last three games have finished under 220 points.

While the Warriors have had their issues on the defensive end and in general over the last month or so, they have won played better on that end lately. More importantly, Draymond Green returned to the floor their last time out and the Warriors have the league’s top home defensive effective field goal percentage (48.7%). Awesemo projects that the total of points scored in the game will be fewer than 216. OddsShopper gives the under a 57% chance of hitting and an expected ROI of 8%.

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Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Over 221.5.
Nuggets vs. Wizards Over 229.5 Points
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